What Are The Repercussions Of Missing A Dosage Of Armour Thyroid?

Posted on Sun, 6 Dec 2015

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Question : Hi I am 15 weeks pregnancy and forgot to take my Armour thyroid medicine. Will the baby be okay?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (17 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Need more info

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

Kindly answer the following to advise accordingly.

What exact dose/strength of Armour thyroid are you currently using
Did you miss a single dose or more than one

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.

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Dr. M.S. Khalil

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 minute later)

60 MG. Just missed one dose.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.

Relax. No need to worry. Your baby will be fine. A single dose would not cause any considerable harm. Take the missed dose now as soon as possible and adjust the next dose at the same time.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Let me know if you have any query

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 minute later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Most welcome

Detailed Answer:
You are most welcome XXXXXXX

Have a great day.

Feel free to contact me any time you have a query.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar